Bill > SB00364

This bill proposes to modify existing state law to require parental notification before a minor can undergo a pregnancy termination procedure. Specifically, the bill mandates that a parent or guardian must be informed prior to a minor seeking an abortion. However, the bill also provides an important alternative pathway: if the minor does not wish to notify their parent or guardian, they can seek court approval to proceed with the pregnancy termination without parental notification. This court proceeding is designed to be confidential, protecting the minor's anonymity, and must be conducted quickly enough to ensure the minor can still access the medical procedure if approved. The underlying purpose of the bill is to balance parental involvement in a minor's significant medical decision with the minor's need for privacy and autonomy, recognizing the potentially sensitive and personal nature of an unplanned pregnancy situation. By offering a judicial bypass option, the bill seeks to safeguard the minor's best interests while still providing a mechanism for parental awareness or intervention.

Health and Social Services

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